Woodsmith Tips

November 12, 2025

Transform Your Drill Press into a Belt Sander!

Turn your drill press into a belt sander with this shop-built design. Adjustable, durable, and compact — get full-size sanding performance. Watch Video

How to Make Woodworking Cutting Diagrams & Plan Lumber Cuts

A good cutting plan starts with the lumber you actually have, not a diagram of perfect boards. Learn Woodsmith's practical approach to organizing cut lists, …

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Build a Rotary Tool Workstation

This support is just a piece of hardwood with a hex nut in it to hold the rotary tool. It clamps into a vise and …

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DIY Drill Press Dust Collection: Simple Chip Tray

Keep chips and shavings off your drill press table and shop floor with this easy-to-build plywood chip tray that connects to your shop vacuum.

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